At this well-child visit, Baby will be getting boosters for some immunizations and finishing up some others. Your healthcare provider will continue to track growth and development and answer all your questions about your little one.
At the appointment
If Baby didn’t get them at their last appointment, this visit will likely include the last dose of the vaccine for pneumococcal conjugate and the first dose for measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella.
Some milestones your healthcare provider might be looking for include bending down without falling, imitating you, walking well, putting blocks in cups, scribbling, drinking from an open cup (spilling is fine) saying a few words, listening to a story, and pointing
Questions to ask
As Baby becomes more and more mobile and curious, it might be time to take a second (or third) pass at baby-proofing your home. You might want to gate off parts of your house – especially your stairs, guard windows, lock lower cabinets, and watch out for things on tables and counters. You can ask the healthcare provider questions about the best ways to baby-proof your home and car, and you could ask some of these questions as well:
- How do I manage temper tantrums?
- What are the best ways to teach Baby how to talk?
- How can I help Baby get a better night’s sleep?
- How do I wean Baby from the bottle?
Reviewed by the Ovia Health by Labcorp Clinical Team
A note on vaccines
Ovia Health by Labcorp is committed to providing evidence-based guidance and supporting families with trusted health information. Recent shifts and changes to vaccination recommendations and schedules for pregnant women, children, and infants have raised questions about the safety and efficacy.
We continue to follow the guidance of leading medical organizations including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Academy of Family Physicians about vaccination safety and continued use. Your healthcare provider is best positioned to advise you on vaccination safety for pregnant women, infants, children, and the broader public.
Sources
- “AAP Schedule of Well-Child Care Visits.” HealthyChildren.org. American Academy of Pediatrics. December 18, 2015. Web.
- “Well-child visits.” MedlinePlus. U.S. National Library of Medicine. February 5, 2015. Web.
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). “AAP Immunization Schedule.” 2026. Web https://publications.aap.org/redbook/resources/15585/AAP-Immunization-Schedule
